Healthy Movement: Went back to my old pillow last night, hoping it might help the shoulder (which is now back to just left side). Feels the same, which is to say: pretty bad. Both calves very tight but not concerning.

Left ankle hurts quite a bit, and oddly was worse in my running shoes than barefoot (I only wore them into class, not running, don't deck me!). Iced it during breakfast. Did some of class warm-up; jacks & flings didn't hurt a bit, but lunges were quite bad when that foot was in back. Pain is there when foot is flexed, pointed (mildest), inverted, everted - but if I manually move it, no pain. Also only a vague ache if I rub the area. At end of day it was off/on. Bad when I went down the hall, better when I came back. (Wearing ballet flats.)

I did a couple sets of chins in class that felt easier than at home this weekend. Thinking smaller bar = better grip. Right ham has loosened up a bit since yesterday. (Those be my happy notes.)

As I came upstairs after class, I felt as exhausted as though I'd done the class - like I could go for a nap at only 7a. Cold is lingering a bit, but I quit the vitamin C as an acne suspect. The fatigue could also be a long-run recovery issue. I don't know, but I know that I do not like feeling like junk. Since I continued feeling like junk, at noon I started to write myself an easy workout...and then somehow I got wise and crumpled it up. Mentally, I would have felt weak doing it while watching the Putnams of the world Kill Teh Weights, and physically, what I need is freaking rest, yo. Not a gentle version of anything, unless that "anything" is a nap, perhaps.

Instead I just worked (and worked), an 11+-hour day, 630-545. Why do I do this to myself? Afternoon energy level was slightly better than morning, so I was feeling productive, I guess.

Fun & Play: Class was fun, three newbies and none of my usuals. A challenge to instruct in a dramatically different manner than normal.

Got a lot of work done today, despite the mild brain fog. Let myself skip an eve meeting rather than rush through the work I was doing and potentially be out late. AKA, I prioritized getting my ass recovered.

Today's #LoveYourBodyChallenge Mantra: "I am perfect, just as I am. And I could use a little improvement."

About Me

And every day, the world will drag you by the hand, yelling, "This is important! And this is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And this! And this!"
And each day, it's up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart and say, "No. This is what's important."
--Iain Thomas